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Ties that bind
 — [support for grandparents]
Author(s)Anabel Unity Sale
Journal titleCommunity Care, issue 1591, 22 September 2005
Pagespp 30-31
Sourcehttp://www.communitycare.co.uk
KeywordsGrandparents as carers ; Foster grandparents ; Grandchildren ; Needs [elderly].
AnnotationShould grandparents who bring up their grandchildren automatically receive the same benefits as approved foster carers? This article outlines problems faced by kinship carers in bringing up children, when temporary care arrangements may turn into something more permanent. While local councils may not be obliged to make payments, the Benefits Agency could be more flexible in funding care. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-051013201 A
ClassmarkP6:SW: GHP: SW5: IK *

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